Hmmm. 75 thread on the upper end of the 2" nose piece that is intended to thread into the stock focuser. 5 hours. That is a 130mm f/7 ED Triplet with "regular ED" FK-61 glass, or its optical equivalent, as the center element. Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. Astro-Tech AT115 EDT vs SW ESPIRIT 120 for AP - Opinions? - posted in Refractors : As an admitted equipment junkie, Im contemplating my next purchase. Astronomics owns and sells Astro-Tech gear but if they’re out of stock check some of the alternate sources that sell it under their own label. One thing is for certain: there seem to be a vanishingly small numbers of reviews criticizing Astro-Tech scopes. I may eventually get a AT130EDT. Exposure: 55 x 600s, 30x30s. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. The AT72EDII. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. In the meantime, I borrowed the 2" Everbright diagonal from my TV-85. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. It. The. Page 1 of 3 - Astro Tech AT152EDT on sale for $3495 - posted in Refractors : Looks like Astronomics has lowered the price of the AT152EDT from $4395 to $3495. Astro-Tech AT130EDT paired with Astro-Tech 0. Equipment. Help us to grow by adding additional equipment to the database. com. The mechanics and finish of this. 8x flattener (=728mm) its a bit lacking still for most galaxies. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. A reducer changes the F/ratio, and so speeds up the required acquisition time. 7" hybrid-drive rack & pinion focuser features dual-speed (11:1) controls to easily fine-tune focus, and can support imaging gear trains weighing up to 17. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. So, for the first time in my lifetime of astronomy, I'm actually satisfied. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Filters Chroma H-alpha 8nm Bandpass 36 mm · Chroma OIII 5nm Bandpass 36 mm · Chroma SII 5nm Bandpass 36 mm Accessories Astro-Tech . -Celestron AVX mount-Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope with. The OTA Refractor includes a padded hard carrying case. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. 6. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. Lighter than many 102ED scopes, with just a bit more reach. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. On top of that, its a quad with the flattener built in and (contrary to popular belief) can be used for visual. A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT. drd715 likes this Back to top;The new Astro-Tech AT102EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. QHY23 monochrome CCD cooled to -20C. 3. Page 6 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Thanks, but that is a 0. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. 1-800-422-7876 [email protected]" DoveLoc End Cap that comes with 92mm F6. Build quality. The Astro Tech AT130EDT is tempting for some of the same reasons as the AT115EDT, but has the added benefit of largest aperture. 95. So far the dew shield felt liner seems tight and is holding with little to no movement. . Same fit and finish. Astro-Physics. The camera’s back is dominated by a large fan, which can cool the sensor to 35-degrees below ambient temperature. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. I love this scope and do not see myself ever getting rid of it. $50. Most owners, like myself are quite satisfied with the value. I will ship in the carrying case and original double box cardboard boxes it came in with the focuser controller, reducer and flattener in a separate box. I haven't seen much chatter about that scope here on CN other than some others not being happy that the AT92 is now officially discontinued and this new scope is its replacement. I focused without a Bahtinov mask (just using Big Statistics for FWHM in Maxim DL5) and fired off a few 3 minute exposures. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Male, focuser side thread outer diameter ~112. 6 mag/arcsec2). Brands / Companies 926 ; Cameras 3311 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3753 . Astromart Customer Service. 7" dual speed focuser. I can eventually try out both diagonal sizes and. I am on my hunt for a "goldilocks" 4 inch scope. • hard sided protective carry case. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Celestron AVX Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. Quick processing in Affinity Photo, still learning. Page 29 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : I got a peek at the moon and jupiter this AM. I've found the scope to be an excellent performer and quite color free. . Adding the dedicated reducer/field flattener, #ATREDT30, will allow imaging with a full frame DSLR (43mm diagonal sensor) with only minor vignetting at the corners of the image. Astro-Tech makes a range of Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) telescopes that are all designed specifically for imaging. I guess what I am. FrancescoAstro-Tech AT130EDT. . The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. It is in excellent optical and mechanical shape, with very few noticeable signs of use. The dual-speed 2. " This looks to be similar to the Altair Astro 130 and the TS130 versions we get over in Europe. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. The processing was done in PixInsight. • a dual-speed 2. Thank you for your responses!. Admission. A. The Triangulum Galaxy! Imaged last night from my Bortle 5/6 back yard. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. The EON 104mm ED-X2 sports a big, 2. Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. . I'm no longer wanting something bigger or better. Im looking at the 60mm S-FPL-53/Lanthanum doublet and asking myself why not? Very inexpensive. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. I commend and thank him for the great pics he posted using the AT130EDT. 9. APM-Telescopes. The specs shows this weighs 28 pounds. Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. A focal extender / barlow would make the image circle smaller. . ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/7 Flap Panel (FP1) Home Flat panels Motorized flap panels ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/7 Flap Panel (FP1) Automated, dimmable flap panel for your refractor telescope! € 350,00. Paint is immaculate - no scuffs, scratches or dents. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. I think you are conflating field of view and imaging circle. I was set to get the AT130edt but now considering this. My original idea was to get the TS 130, but like you said it would be a lot more expensive. Mounting rings with dovetail for use on a Vixen-style altazimuth or German equatorial. 00 could get me into a much better aperture without giving the CFO a complete coronary. When adding an eyepiece or binocular, please don't include the magnification or aperture details in the model, this will get added automatically. AT130EDT showed up on Wednesday. I definitely need a top mounted dovetail. $1000 for another 10mm? just wondering what the result would have been if you had used the 130 for same pic. The other end of the reducer/flattener is T threads (M42 x 0. Looks really awesome. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. Ed Ting is wrong in this review about the AT115EDT not being able to be collimated. Clicking on the picture takes you to the full-res Flickr page. Astro-Andy - Nov 23 2023 01:37 AM Experienced Deep Sky Imaging Jupiter 11-22-23 Arizona City. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. My AT-92 on my Skywatcher AZ-GTi GoTo Alt-Az mount. Good luck on your shipping strategy too! Astro-Tech 130 or Explore Scientific 127 FCD100 - posted in Refractors : Looking to possibly buy either an AT130 used if I can find one or the available ES127 FCD100 new. While I appreciate the challenges the user is having with his AVX this conversation really should be in the Mounts forums. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. Total Integration Time 2. I purchased this scope new from Astronomics in October of this year. Telescopes Canada offers best telescopes, eyepieces, astrophotography cameras and accessories online at very best deals. 95. /astro-tech-0-8x-reducer-field-flattener-for-astro-tech-at130edt-triplet-apo-refractor-3517. 8x Reducer/Flattener For Small APO For DSLR Imaging - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I really need a flattener/reducer to bring my images together. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. Mechanically, it could be better But overall, for the price, it cannot be beat. ( Astro-Tech) + 5mm spacer + QHY OAG-M (10mm) + 10mm spacer + filter wheel qhy3M(17. Pending edit 4; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. I mainly like to do Astrophotography, of Nebula, and do my best to get 200% out of whatever I'm working with. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. 21 days Avg. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. Page 5 of 15 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Ron, congrats on the new AT130EDT! Re: dew strap, I prefer to put mine on the tube once the dew shield is fully extended. Those award-winning 11" EdgeHD optics are mounted on a newly-upgraded Celestron CPC go-to mount with SkyAlign and GPS. The FF/FR is on back order so I’ve attached the WO 6AIII to see if it is compatible. 95 Strehl for the objective, and my observations at high power suggest excellent optics in perfect collimation. Not available yet and no information on reducers. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1411 ; Software 386 ;Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) is an innovative science and technology development and commercialization company. 00. AT130EDT vs 7" LX-200 Mak vs 8" SCT Comparison Review By: Vlad Fedosov Intro: I think that if you spend any time reading the equipment forums on your favorite astro web site you will quickly find that there are. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. Page 1 of 2 - Help Me Decide - posted in Refractors : I am about a month away from buying another AstroTech refractor. Same question. 8 DOUBLET $1,695. QHY23 monochrome CCD cooled to -20C. Meade 6000 and Orion ION. Both companies do very well in that regard. For astrophotography, most likely you'll be better off with the AT130EDT. want to get it ready for galaxy season and I feel with the dedicated . Add to Cart. Please comment here or, if you prefer, send me a. More likely that would have been the TMB-130 SS that was sold by Astro-Tech (and therefore Astronomics). Page 32 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : My AT 115EDT shipped today!!!! Happy dance!! Thanks Astronomics!-Celestron AVX mount-Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope with. First time using the OAG with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT and loved how much it helped my tracking. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. You can buy them used for a few hundred less. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. Combine this extra light gathering with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet optics and state of the art optical multicoatings, you have a scope that. 8 reducer/flattener and hard case. Astro-Tech AT130EDT in excellent condition. N. Description: This image of the Crescent Nebula, aka NGC 6888, was captured from a "white zone" (San Jose, CA - Bortle 8) over 10 nights, between July 6, 2021 and July 15, 2021, totaling about 40 hours of data. Click here to create one For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. . "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. After the accident I spent a lot of time going through the CN. H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. " The TS I got with a 3. Paint is immaculate - no scuffs, scratches or dents. Have the backfocus close but not dialed in. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. 5mm) + qhy 268M (12. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. In this review, I will show y. I was using a KAF8300 chip with it at the time and just stuck it into the 2" focuser opening. His thoughts on the scope and flattener. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. want to get it ready for galaxy season and I feel with the dedicated . But really, I'm trying to say they're great. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener, dovetail plate included. 98mm. 18x300s subs at ISO 1600, plus flat, bias and dark frames, all processed in PixInsight. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. Mounted them up on my AP1200 and frantically shot through a Nikon 5500 unmodded at 30 sec and 1600 ISO. Page 34 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Last night was first light for the new AT 115EDT. The 150mm Sky-Watcher APO doublet is worth consideration too. . Page 14 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : A rare occurrence last night - the skies parted and gave clear views (with some light pollution from nearby Cleveland, as well as a full moon) of a few objects. Talk about a logistical nightmare. I mainly do imaging so the Astro-tech is a FPL-51 triplet and the APM is a FPL-53 doublet, I have a hard time figuring out which is better. He wasn't upset or anything. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread (115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : I have the AT 115, and I just purchased a Vixen rail from Astronomics ( from the OPT auction ), putting that one on the bottom and mounting the shortie up top. Looks like a G-11 is needed. I have cropped the image to help bring the details on reddit. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Filters Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Blue 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Green 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Lum 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Red 36mm Accessories Astro-Tech . -ZWO ASI2600MC Pro cooled camera-ZWO EAF focuser-Optolong L-Extreme dual narrowband filter-Pegasus Astro Mini Powerbox-Orion 60mm guide scope-Orion Starshoot autoguider-Controlled with a MeLE Quieter3Q mini PC running Windows Software. You can only do so much with it before the tool starts. Optical performance of this example is quite good but with my eyes (and my air), I doubt I could see any difference between this and a comparable Takahashi. 95 Sale: $95. AT115EDT only 15 pieces left . The difference in the brands tends to be with the focusers etc. This telescope consists of an Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 FPL-53 triplet lens cell with a 3. 95 ED (Extra-. 8 reducer/flattener. I. Page 11 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: I just finished all the 130s a few hours ago. . I happen to have the 2. None of them showed any CA like that AT130EDT I just had. My AT130EDT works great with the Astro-Tech 0. It's under $2k, and it's in stock. In stock (can be backordered)ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/7 ED TRIPLET OTA (1900 USD) Seems good, but the price seems a bit too low. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT?s slow-polished triplet optics, ED glass center element, and state-of-the-art optical multicoatings are even more impressive when you consider the package they come in. Reviews. Nikon D5500 (modified) is an equipment item of class Camera on AstroBin equipment database. . This is my latest. I've taken many good images through it also. lolI have attached a picture of my AT130EDT setup for LRGB and narrow band. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. Ordered an at130edt . Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. TS, Tecnosky, Altair, Astro-Tech, etc. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. Black Moonlite large format dual speed focuser with a brake. virtually color-free, even at high magnifications. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. The prices of some telescopes in Europe: Astro Professional 102mm ED doublet: 770 euro; Skywatcher Evostar 100 ED: 770 euro; Skywatcher Equinox 100 ED: 840 euro; Astro Professional 110 ED: 990 euro; Astro Professional 115 APO Triplet: 1600 euro. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. Used an Astro Tech 2" field flattener. → Refractors. Posted 02 December 2022 - 04:50 PM. Astro Tech AT115EDT APO triplet refractor. The 2" barrel of the reducer is threaded at the top, as can be seen in the feature image above. 31mm, and less dynamic range at 14-bit ADC. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. Add New Equipment To Database. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. Both companies do very well in that regard. Posted 23 February 2023 - 03:58 PM. A few months ago I purchased a new Astro-Tech AT130EDT. 8x Reducer/Flattener - Tips for Afocal Photography - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive not yet tried using the Astro-Tech 0. Edited by BFaucett, 06 July 2020 - 11:37 PM. A T 102 ED. Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. Larry obviously has some AP talent and experience. Astro-Tech 0. Optical performance of this example is quite good but with my eyes (and my air), I doubt I could see any difference between this and a comparable Takahashi. If the ad says in stock, then you must pay immediately to actually have one listed as sold and in your name. It's a doublet with Lanthanum ED glass mated to a. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. Lo and behold, I had a clear skies last night. It is in like new condition and includes mounting rings, Losmandy D-style mounting plate, and the hard case. While the image looks decent, I struggled in post processing with a strange looking gradient. Mike. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm. 95. The AT115EDT, like its big brother the AT130EDT, has three pairs of collimation screws positioned at 120° intervals at the back of the objective. Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Page 1 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Weather rolled in, so this isnt extremely complete. So looking at the 125EDL & 130EDT for inspiration, if you built a ~150mm EDL doublet using FCD100 & lanthanum elements at f/9 with a ~3. And the AT130 EDT seems like the best value for a big refractor. I also own an AVX mount and was considering using it for astro photo work. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few. I'm very impressed with the AT115EDT so far. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor. Unless of course you want to stare directly at Sirius. 5" rack and pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine focusing ratio can rotate a full 360° to position the camera or eyepiece in comfortable observing position. 5% discount for being a Cloudy Nights member. Page 3 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : Okay, I just did. Dust / Reflection Calculator. So looking at the 125EDL & 130EDT for inspiration, if you built a ~150mm EDL doublet using FCD100 & lanthanum elements at f/9 with a ~3. These manual focusers are no longer available from Moonlite Telescope Accessories. Each retailer seems to offer a slightly different package, but the same scope and focuser. I know its a triplet vs a doublet, but I wanted your guys opinions. Looking at the CGEM or EQ6 (hopefully find a lightly used one) and maybe the ieq45pro. Moon phase: 59. Page 9 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Generally speaking telescope lenses start out above the falling evening ambient air temperature and sheds heat until it reaches equilibrium with the ambient air. I don't have that hole on my AT130EDT, nor did I get a screw for the dew shield. Equipment Key. " My current favorite and most used is an AT130EDT. I am sure with time that might change though. AT80ED, AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT, and AT152EDT scopes. 12" f/7 ED triplet . 8x reducer/corrector that is designed for it. The AT125EDL is longer than the AT115EDT, but being a Doublet, albeit with a 10 mm aperture advantage, its objective cell is actually lighter than. This model uses a lens design that provides excellent correction for imaging using a premier super low-dispersion center element and a very expensive Lanthanum rear element. 8x reducer/flattener. Astro-tech AT130EDT TS optics 130 Photoline Astro-tech AT115EDT Login to vote and view results. Sort By : SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm f/4 paired with ZWO ASI220MM Mini. 8x reducer and field flattener with my AT130EDT and have some questions on setup for eyepiece projection photography. Total Integration Time 2. Tech Details. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. For some of us, the price wasnt almost too good!However all orders placed before 1/1/21 will get the $369 price. Save Image. Since I had to do some research to figure this out. Using it primarily for imaging. I have the smaller sister scope of the AT130EDT. The bad and good news. 8x FF/FR Software AstroSharp Ltd SharpCap · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight ·. Astro-Tech AT130EDT ZWO ASI294MM Pro. Altair Astro Wave Series 130 EDT apo refractor review - BBC Sky at Night Magazine. where do they stand? - posted in Refractors : HelloId love to grab a bit more apeture from my trusty Orion 80ED to something around 110mm. Guide Camera: 174mm mini. 8 focal length. I also ordered a 2x Barlow, but I am not sure about it yet. Based on what I have read from people doing similar experiments, Takahashi refractors (4 times as expensive as an AT130EDT!) see that effect start in the near UV (< 4,000 Å). On the other hand my Askar FRA 400 has been a dream. William Optics 6AIII Reducer/Flattener $218 . I sent it back for a refund after a couple days. Rotating 2. Page 1 of 2 - AT130 & 1X flat - posted in Refractors : Thinking about adding a 1x flattener to my new Astro-Tech 130EDT. 65x starizona unit and my AT130EDT. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. My question is: what kind,size,type,length screw holds those rails to the rings. 8x Reducer/Flattener for 130 APO" printed on it and has a 2" nose piece with a larger thread which can connect directly to the original focuser draw tube or be used in a 2" visual back. This model uses a lens design that provides excellent correction for imaging using a premier super low-dispersion center element and a very expensive Lanthanum rear element. My scope is a Stellarvue SVA130EDT, unreduced, so its running f/7. This new Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor has: • 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Please refer to the astrobin link to see the complete field of view image and full resolution. Especially when you are considering triplet apochromatic refractor. That means the scope will ride more. The Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 reducer/flattener can be connected to your AT130EDT in two different ways. 8 flattener/ reducer that threads on. I find these compound eyepieces with built-in Barlow sections at the input, like the AT Paradigms and their Agena Dual ED clones, the BST 58° Planetary and the TeleVue DeLites, do almost as well as Orthoscopics. ‘The 115 is appealing for the. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. Haven’t had a chance to get first light yet. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. Mating AT130EDT with a Takahashi TOA130R Reducer - posted in Refractors : I am trying to mate AT130EDT with a Takahashi TOA130R Reducer to create an imaging scope at F5. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. In the case of the Astro-Tech AT130EDT, the fishtail effect starts to get bad roughly at 4,200 Å. 25 (or better). Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Its package of standard features – a dual-speed Crayford-. Attaching FocusCube to AT130EDT- What Screws to remove on focuser? - posted in Refractors : So I just got my Astro-Tech AT130EDT in today and Im in the process of attaching my Pegasus FocusCube from my old scope. Before dawn this morning I had a clear sky with a beautiful waning crescent Moon up high. What do you guys think about mounts for the AT130EDT? Thanks, Dave. Quick view. 5. Astro-tech AT130 EDT Join group Forum for all things and images of AT130 scopes Group forum 5 posts in 1 topics View all New topic Images The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is a excellent optical tube with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. AT130EDT or ES ED127 (FCD100) - posted in Refractors : I made the mistake of selling my Astro-Tech 80EDT and giving a 6 RC a try. 65% Processing: Pre-Processed L-Pro and L-extreme seprately in Pixinsight. This 5" Explore Scientific ES127 "Essential Series" apochromatic refractor has: 127mm f/7. 7" focuser has a MUCH. I was also told ETA would be mid-May or so. Astro-Tech 0. Product Description. I decided that I would spend 2 hours of the night imaging an object that I had already taken both from the backyard and. If you are mostly going to use the scope for visual observation, then you may as well get the 125EDL and save a few dollars as well as having a lighter scope. Page 1 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : I am 100% visual observer here - planets and deep space objects. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. 25” and 2” star diagonals with 46-layer 99% reflectivity dielectric coatings to complement the performance of your AT102ED. Astro-Tech AT130EDT and 115EDT - Both look nice and I've seen rave reviews about each. I've got my eye on the Astro-Tech AT130EDT. The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. 8 reducer/flattener at 728 Focal Length Losmandy G11G, GPS QHY268c Pegasus Focus Cube V2 QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop MeLE Fanless Mini PC Quieter2 with a mini router connecting Via Ethernet to laptop in toasty. Stars in the FOV looks like little comets rather than pinpoints of lights. You will not go wrong picking. Our calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are left wanting. Page 9 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Theres mine! Theres mine!! Jump to content Sign In. There is approx. Image details. Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT.